Two Toilets, Two Problems
I have broken both toilets on our camper. Insert joke here. :o At the Fort this past week, we learned of two problems with our toilets. Before I go trying to pull things apart, I'd like to know if ...
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Supply valve on the one toilet and a leaking seal on the other.
If you disassemble the toilet with the valve problem and make sure the vacuum breaker within is working, you might be able to backflush or clean the valve so it operates correctly. Many times, it can just be a bit of debris in the valve causing it not to shut completely.
The seal problem may be cured by cleaning the seal area and then lubricating the seal with a light vegetable oil.
Now would be a good time to install supply line shut off valves so any problems in the future won't mean shutting off the whole water system.
If you disassemble the toilet with the valve problem and make sure the vacuum breaker within is working, you might be able to backflush or clean the valve so it operates correctly. Many times, it can just be a bit of debris in the valve causing it not to shut completely.
The seal problem may be cured by cleaning the seal area and then lubricating the seal with a light vegetable oil.
Now would be a good time to install supply line shut off valves so any problems in the future won't mean shutting off the whole water system.
